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What Are Thoracic Fractures And Dislocations?

Desert Institute of Spine Care Blog What Are Thoracic Fractures And Dislocations?

A thoracic fracture or dislocation is one that occurs in the middle of the back. These types of injuries are usually the result of high energy accidents, such as falling from high up, motor vehicle accidents, or high-impact sports accidents, or violence, such as a gunshot. These types of injuries can also be caused by osteoporosis in seniors, as the bones in the spine are often weakened from age and sometimes with tumors along the vertebrae of the spine.

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